Services for the Community
Computer Demonstration Center
NJ’s only Computer Demonstration Center
promotes easy use of the computer and helps to locate the right tools for
individual success! FRA’s TECHConnection is the only place where
children, from tots to teens, as well as adults with special needs, can
sample software and devices hands-on before you buy!
Learn more...
Microsoft
Accessibility Resource Center (MARC)
TECHConnection is a designated Microsoft Accessibility Resource Center (MARC)!
Whether you have reduced eyesight, wrist/arm discomfort, hearing loss, or fine
motor challenges, we can show you accessibility options that can solve many of
your challenges. Best of all, these solutions are built right into the computer!
Learn more...
Real
Life Connections--Adult Programs
OUT OF SCHOOL? WHAT’S NEXT ON YOUR HORIZON?
~Keep learning by exploring new and fun subjects that interest YOU!
~Develop a hobby or a new interest to continue at home.
~Make new friends!
~Learn amazing things you can do on the computer– even without experience.
Learn more...
Classes, After
School/Saturday Programs, Workshops and Product Demonstrations
TECHConnection offers computer and related classes, after school
programs, workshops, product demonstrations and more for people of all abilities
and ages. All are open to anyone in the community who wishes to
participate. We offer after school tutoring and social opportunities based
on computer technology. Click here for the
current schedule. Learn more...
Summer Program: Colleen's Place--LEAP
An inclusive program open to students who can
benefit from a learning environment with others having various types of
disabilities, as well as typically developing students included as peer role
models and volunteers. The program’s goal is to maintain or increase
academic and real life skills through functional activities. Open to those
13 years through young adult. Students will be clustered according to
age/ability and have the option of attending any two weeks, or up to all eight
weeks to take advantage of the many unique opportunities offered.
Learn more at
www.frainc.org...
Fast ForWord
Fast ForWord™, is a state-of-the-art CD-ROM based training
program for students who struggle with language, reading comprehension,
listening skills and attention. It is a revolutionary way for building
language learning skills including a student’s ability to listen, speak and
read. Learn more...
Professional Workshops
Our professional workshops, which cover a wide variety of subjects,
are open to the public.
Learn more...
Assistive Technology for Early Intervention
Why should infants and young children
use Assistive Technology? This technology can improve the following
skills: fine motor, attending, expressive and receptive language, eye/hand
coordination, sensory integration, visual and auditory discrimination, object
recognition and matching, classification, self-esteem, peer relationships,
following directions, turn-taking and other cognitive skills.
Learn more...
Assistive Technology Evaluations
Computer
Donation
Program
We have available to loan (on a permanent basis) computers
that have been donated to us by businesses and families for the purpose of this
program. These computers are recycled and made available to you upon
request. We have both PC and Macintosh platforms, as well as printers and
modems. This service is FREE to members of the TECHConnection.
Non-members are asked to donate $20.00.
Have a computer that you'd like to donate??
Please call at 732-747-5310 first. Sorry, we cannot accept unscheduled
drop-offs! Learn more...
 Lending
Library
(Funded by The Sunfield Foundation)
"A lending library
for people with special needs!" The TECHConnection Lending Library
provides an opportunity for families who have a member with special needs to
learn about, examine and take home:
- Educational software and peripherals such as Intellikeys and Touch
Windows.
- Adaptive toys and switches.
- Communication aids such as Cheap Talk, clock communicators and language
boards.
- Adaptive mobility equipment for children.
The Lending Library is available by appointment only, with weekday and
Saturday availability. Call to schedule your appointment!
Become a member of the Library for only $25.00 per year. If you have a
TECHConnection membership you will only need to pay $15.00.
Family/Individual Membership
Become a member of the TECHConnection
and come to a place with hundreds of adapted devices and software. Explore at
your own pace. Learn about devices and software while having an opportunity to
try them in a non-commercial environment. Find solutions for you or your child.
Call and make an appointment to come in. This is a time to sit with an Assistive
Technology Specialist to review your computer goals, find out what your software
and hardware needs are, and determine the appropriate level of software you
need.
- Pre-view hundreds of pieces of software.
- Try a variety of adapted devices for computer use.
- Receive quarterly newsletter containing information on resources as well
as updates in programs and software.
- Receive discounts to all of our workshops and trainings. Some free.
Membership Cost: Only $60.00 for the entire family.
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